Why is America so awesome?
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1. We like other countries and like to help them. (Even though other countries like to speak ill of us.)
2. We are pretty darn free.
3. We don't usually speak ill of other countries.
4. We welcome people of any nationality, religion, gender, socioeconomic background etc. (Pretty much any type of human being.)
5. We have been heavily influenced by other countries.
6. We heavily influence other countries.
7. We are much more intelligent than a lot of people understand.
2. We are pretty darn free.
3. We don't usually speak ill of other countries.
4. We welcome people of any nationality, religion, gender, socioeconomic background etc. (Pretty much any type of human being.)
5. We have been heavily influenced by other countries.
6. We heavily influence other countries.
7. We are much more intelligent than a lot of people understand.
1. Like the middle east? nah i'm just joking.AdamKane said:
2. yep, those TSA people can spare you a trip to Taiwan!
3. Really? french stereotypes beg to differ.
4. (Who doesn't? besides crazy-ass countries) Americans loose their shit over muslims building a mosque and generally have a pretty strong disposition towards people who do not share their religious views (atheists and such are the most hated group in america right now)
5. Cannot fault you there.
6. True, but most of it comes from the fact that the US sold weapons to both sides in WWII and entered the war pretty late, not to mention its imperialistic intervention in Latin America (they have seriously fucked south america for some 100 years).
7. I think the US needs to pull its education system up by the bootstraps and face facts: during WWII, all of the world's smartest people had to flee from war-torn Europe to America in hopes (cause no one likes to get bombed), this gave the US an advantage in the following decades intellectually. But this advantage wasn't going to last forever without strong education, something that you guys have been lacking. Now with giants like India and China the US has to seriously prove themselves, if they do not want their best and brightest to leave.
"Cheese eating surrender monkeys."AdamKane said:
Then again, that's kinda Scottish, and completely true.
The Cities
The food
their leader, Obama over Julia any time in Aus.
Bacon...
New York...
Friends with Australia I think?
The fact that Fallout was there...bags being the Lone Wanderer.
The food
their leader, Obama over Julia any time in Aus.
Bacon...
New York...
Friends with Australia I think?
The fact that Fallout was there...bags being the Lone Wanderer.
Its funny actually, most of the non-America natives I have meet speak rather highly of America. Yet internally America hates itself more then any other country possible could. I wonder if other countries hate themselves as much as America does? Hum...
Thats anti-theism, not atheism, and i cannot blame them for calling the worst of the religious ignorant and stupid, considering the sheer amount of WTF that happens when America tries to cross religion with politics.AdamKane said:
...What?AdamKane said:
First, let me take a step back, and ask you: Do you know what anti-theism is? its when you are opposed to the existence of a theistic god, its not hatred based on religious-affiliation.
So given this new information, I'd suggest you read my post again.
Someone might have beat me to it but this is why America is awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN034sBeF4c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN034sBeF4c
Geographically, North America has very mild climates with a wide variety of ecosystems which allow for many different species of animals, comfortable living, and of course industry.
Culturally, America is the most diverse country on the planet with a strong social work ethic and sense of individual freedoms. American culture is a melting pot of many of the best parts of other cultures and that allows for citizens to experience many different ways of life early on. Also of note is that a central part of American culture is the lack of social status; everybody is equal to everybody regardless of money or position, and we find it insulting when someone thinks they are better than us.
Industrially, America has contributed much of the technological advancements we have today. This is in part due to the freedoms we have here, prompting many of the finest minds from around the world to come here (Telsa, Einstein, etc).
Militarily, America has the strongest military on the planet, which not only holds a vast nuclear arsenal that assures other countries won't use theirs, but also has some of the most advanced weaponry available for mass production. Aside from that, the US military is a force of millions, and is manned entirely by volunteers, unlike several countries around the world.
Governmentally, America's system is generally fair compared to other countries. Everyone has the same rights, everyone abides by the same laws, and freedom of expression is just natural. Presidential elections are not rigged, everyone has the right to vote, and we were one of the first modern countries to do it.
Humanitarian-wise, America contributes a lot of resources to providing aid to those in need, whether it be from natural disasters, oppressive regimes, terrorism, or whatever.
Comedically, American humor is considered top-notch when done right. Just throwing that out there.
Now, don't get me wrong, there are a lot of bad parts of the USA to deal with (though IMO the benefits far outweigh the detriments), but the OP didn't ask about the bad stuff.
Culturally, America is the most diverse country on the planet with a strong social work ethic and sense of individual freedoms. American culture is a melting pot of many of the best parts of other cultures and that allows for citizens to experience many different ways of life early on. Also of note is that a central part of American culture is the lack of social status; everybody is equal to everybody regardless of money or position, and we find it insulting when someone thinks they are better than us.
Industrially, America has contributed much of the technological advancements we have today. This is in part due to the freedoms we have here, prompting many of the finest minds from around the world to come here (Telsa, Einstein, etc).
Militarily, America has the strongest military on the planet, which not only holds a vast nuclear arsenal that assures other countries won't use theirs, but also has some of the most advanced weaponry available for mass production. Aside from that, the US military is a force of millions, and is manned entirely by volunteers, unlike several countries around the world.
Governmentally, America's system is generally fair compared to other countries. Everyone has the same rights, everyone abides by the same laws, and freedom of expression is just natural. Presidential elections are not rigged, everyone has the right to vote, and we were one of the first modern countries to do it.
Humanitarian-wise, America contributes a lot of resources to providing aid to those in need, whether it be from natural disasters, oppressive regimes, terrorism, or whatever.
Comedically, American humor is considered top-notch when done right. Just throwing that out there.
Now, don't get me wrong, there are a lot of bad parts of the USA to deal with (though IMO the benefits far outweigh the detriments), but the OP didn't ask about the bad stuff.
What has America done for the world? seriously ..ZorroFonzarelli said:
little actual reason..
First you get the taliban to help you fight the russians..
Then you say screw this and flee with your asses...
The taliban gets pissed off..
You start your "war on terror"..
You invade countries that have nothing to do with anything... (but hey they got oil right?)
You claim to be victorious and awesome..
You think everybody else agrees with you..
perhaps that's reason enough to bash America.
Oh and thanks a lot for what you did in WWII.
1. Let a lot of people die
2. Wait for Pearl Harbor to get attacked
3. Kill a lot of innocent people ( but we warned them !!!)
4. Claim to be awesome
(Actual heroes are the canadians who freed us. Thanks Canada!!)
and also about the freedom of speech The Netherlands FTW !!
The thing about America is that we defeated what was considered the greatest power in the world at the time of our Revolution, i.e. the British Empire. We weren't even a country yet and we did that... what do you think that does to a nations perspective?
Americans are (and I speak as one who has actually traveled the world and spoken with people and as a Veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm) loud, obnoxious and possessed of a sense of superiority that they have not really earned. As people, most of us are worthless drones with no future, little intelligence and less ambition.
But, by the same token, we our our own greatest challenge. The great men and women of our nation, the ones who invented, challenged, created, explored and excelled are those who rose above the general mediocrity and in America, mediocrity is comfortable.
My biggest gripe about the country of my residency and birth is actually 2; 1) pop and country music is considered "good." and 2) Sports are considered more important than education, health care or the homeless.
Wait a minutes.... that's most of the world, come to think of it.
Americans are (and I speak as one who has actually traveled the world and spoken with people and as a Veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm) loud, obnoxious and possessed of a sense of superiority that they have not really earned. As people, most of us are worthless drones with no future, little intelligence and less ambition.
But, by the same token, we our our own greatest challenge. The great men and women of our nation, the ones who invented, challenged, created, explored and excelled are those who rose above the general mediocrity and in America, mediocrity is comfortable.
My biggest gripe about the country of my residency and birth is actually 2; 1) pop and country music is considered "good." and 2) Sports are considered more important than education, health care or the homeless.
Wait a minutes.... that's most of the world, come to think of it.
We have a word for Americans who hate other Americans, we call them "douchebags"Aura Guardian said:
Sensenmann said:
seriously? Did we just have a thread [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.335409-What-does-the-world-have-against-America?page=1] like this? *siiigghhh*
